Stream Velocity Calculator, Formula, Stream Velocity Calculation

Stream Velocity Calculator:

Enter the values of Volumetric flow rate Q_(ft³_/s) , Width of the stream W_(ft) & Depth of the stream D_(ft) to determine the value of Stream Velocity SV_(ft/s).

Stream Velocity Formula:

The Stream Velocity SV_(ft/s) in feet per second is equal to the Volumetric flow rate Q_(ft³_/s) in feet cube per second is Divided by the Width of the stream W_(ft) in feet into multiply the Depth of the stream D_(ft) in feet.

The Equation of Stream Velocity can be writtern as,

SV_(ft/s) = Q_(ft³_/s) / ( W_(ft) * D_(ft) )

Here,

SV_(ft/s) = Stream Velocity in feet per second

Q_(ft³_/s) = Volumetric flow rate in feet cube per second

W_(ft) = Width of the stream in feet

D_(ft) = Depth of the stream in feet

Example Problems for Stream Velocity:

1)Determine the Stream Velocity and given for Volumetric flow rate = 2500ft³/s , Width of the stream = 40ft , Depth of the stream = 3ft.

Answer

SV = Q / ( W * D )

SV = 2500 / ( 40 * 3 )

SV = 20.83ft/s.

2)Determine the Depth of the stream and given for Volumetric flow rate = 2500ft³/s , Width of the stream = 40ft , Stream Velocity = 20.83ft/s.

Answer

SV = Q / ( W * D )

20.83 = 2500 / ( 40 * D )

D = 3ft.